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It is important to
recognize that
there have also
been broad initiatives in
different sub-regions of
the continent to enhance
Non-Motorized transport, which falls
within the agenda of a greener, more
sustainable transport infrastructure.

CHRISTOS SPYROU
AERO AFRICA

forecasts (by SLOCAT) this would amount
to an excess of 1 gigaton of CO2 in 2050
considering the transport sector alone.
The tragedy here is just as in the case of
Covid there is little evidence that those in
leadership roles are preparing in any form
or shape to tackle this challenge which
needs to be addressed continent-wide.”
Digital platforms are needed for
the delivery of trade while a conducive
regulatory framework with incentives
for compliance should drive initial
sustainability efforts by businesses
in African nations. Sustainability
built into supply chains coupled with
compliance and regulations can help in
decarbonisation and reduce pollution.
SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS
SHOWS THE WAY
The adoption of ‘sustainable logistics’ is
slowly gaining ground and it involves
prioritising sustainability and a reduced
environmental footprint and minimised
impact of logistics activities when it
comes to freight, logistics, and supply
chain practices. While logistics in Africa
Professor Issa is in a recovery mode post the pandemic,
Baluch, who is the key factors that will shape its future is
advisory board digitisation of logistics, embracing of new
member of neutral technology, and sustainable logistics in
air cargo solutions African markets.
provider Aero Africa said, As more and more countries aim to
“ I see great challenges in the area become Net Zero by 2050, there is all the
of sustainability yet there exist more need for sustainable supply chains
tangible opportunities! Africa has and adopting sustainable logistics.
the least amount of infrastructure In Africa, sustainability is particularly
for transportation in all modes. The important due to the continent's
population continues to grow with vulnerability to climate change and
projected estimates indicating 2.5 billion the need to address environmental
people by 2050 and the transport systems challenges such as deforestation,
will not be able to cope. According to desertification, and soil degradation.

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